Save 35% Off the Apple AirPods 4 Earbuds With Active Noise Cancelation, Now Just $119

The Apple AirPods 4 is an open-ear earbud design

The Apple AirPods 4 was released on September, 2024 in two variants: one with noise canceling and one without. This is an open-ear earbud design, which means it doesn't sit inside and seal your ear canal. Despite the fact that there is no passive noise isolation, the ANC is remarkably effective! This is a great option for anyone (including myslef) who doesn't like the stuffy feeling of traditional noise canceling earbuds. Compared to its predecessor, the AirPods 4 boasts a H2 chip that further improves noise cancelation performance, sound quality, and introduces upgrades such as Adaptive Audio and Conversation Awareness. Other features include IP54 resistance rating which now protects against dust intrusion, optical in-ear sensor to detecting whether or not the AirPods are being used, and a charging case with USB Type-C connector.

Should you get the AirPods 4 with ANC or the AirPods Pro?

The AirPods 4 with active noise cancelation is quite different from the more expensive AirPods Pro 2 because of the way it is worn: the AirPods 4 is an open-ear earbud with non-adjustable tips that sits just outside your ear canal, whereas the AirPods Pro is an in-ear earbud that sits inside and seals your ear canal with adjustable tips. Which AirPods is better depends on your priorities. In-ear earbuds provide passive noise isolation, which direct correlates with better audio quality and noise canceling. Open-ear earbuds are less intrusive, are generally more comfortable, and allow you to be more aware of your surroundings. Of course, price is a factor too. The AirPods 4 is $80 cheaper at this point.

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